Foundational Bow Repair
Foundational Bow Repair
Out of the Attic and Into the Hand: Part 1
During this week of instruction, students will learn repairs that are necessary or may be completed prior to a rehair. Students will learn how to identify and perform these repairs with traditional French bowmaking techniques in mind while offering more modern and sustainable options for parts used including ebony and ivory alternatives.
Skills learned:
- Scanning stick for repairs, proper cleaning, & French polish
- Replacing tip plates
- Pearl parts ( fitting slides and dots )
- Replacing eyelets
- Replacing pins
- Gluing methods for frog and stick repairs
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
Tue Feb 17, 2026
Wed Feb 18, 2026
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Fri Feb 20, 2026
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10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Live Online (USA Eastern Time)
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Lynn Hannings
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999.00
Workshop Fee
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| 30 | |
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10% Alumni Discount
Military Discount
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| PDT-Violin-09 | |
| 226058 |
You will need a number of student-level bows in need of repair (any condition, several if possible). A complete list of tools and suppliers is available here. If you have any questions about preparation for this workshop, you may contact Lynn Hannings at lynnh@lahbows.com.
The tool-up date is one week prior to the start of class.
